Claire Davies
Claire is a fully qualified journalist and Certified Sleep Science Coach with over 15 years’ product review experience. Claire is responsible for all mattress and sleep content published on Tom’s Guide, including our Best Mattress of 2024 buying guide. She is our expert on Saatva, DreamCloud, Nectar and Tempur-Pedic mattresses, and is also our in-house hybrid mattress specialist. Claire is certified to advise people on how to choose a mattress that best suits their sleep, body and budget, as well as helping them to create a nighttime routine and bedroom environment that promote good sleep. As Senior Sleep Editor, Claire takes the lead on developing and overseeing rigorous testing procedures for our mattress reviews, both at home and in our fully equipped Sleep Studio. Claire leads a team of experienced sleep and mattress specialists who report on and test a wide range of mattress and sleep products, and she also writes about all things related to sleep, and has interviewed a wealth of experts including mattress designers and buyers, neuroscientists, and doctors of sleep medicine.
Latest articles by Claire Davies
I test mattresses for work — these 3 Memorial Day sales are the best I’ve seen
By Claire Davies published
Shopping for a new mattress in today’s Memorial Day sales? These three sales from Bear Mattress, Saatva and Amerisleep are the cream of the crop.
Bear Mattress drops 40% off flash sale with up to $500 of free bedding for Memorial Day
By Claire Davies published
A queen size Bear Original is on sale for just $598 and you’ll get $320 of free bedding – Memorial Day flash sale ends today.
3 latex mattress toppers I’d buy in Memorial Day sales to make a soft bed firmer
By Claire Davies published
I’m a sleep coach and these are the latex mattress toppers I’d buy in Memorial Day sales to make a soft mattress feel firmer.
Mattress jargon buster — key terms you'll come across when buying a bed
By Claire Davies last updated
From edge support to motion isolation, we explain what all of that mattress jargon really means.
Saatva’s most affordable mattress drops to $795 in Memorial Day sales — why I’d buy it
By Claire Davies published
Saatva’s new $400 discount is the best saving I’ve seen in months on the Memory Foam Hybrid mattress, so now is a great time to buy.
I test the world’s best hybrid mattresses — my top pick is $400 off in Memorial Day sales
By Claire Davies published
The Saatva Classic mattress is the best hybrid bed you can buy and it’s now $400 off in every size in Memorial Day sales.
Puffy Royal Hybrid mattress review 2024
By Alex Temblador published
For our Puffy Royal Hybrid mattress review, we tested the bed in all key areas including support and pressure relief. Here's what we discovered...
Side sleeper with hip pain? Here’s the Tempur-Pedic mattress deal I’d buy
By Claire Davies published
You can save 30% on the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud mattress today, but is it worth the price?
Tempur-Pedic’s cheapest mattress is over $1,000 off in new close-out sale
By Claire Davies published
Save over $1,000 on the Tempur-Pedic Essential mattress for joint pain and get two free Cloud pillows worth $188.
Sleep Awareness Week 2024 — how to become your 'best slept self' this year
By Claire Davies last updated
All the best tips, mattresses and tech to help you sleep better
How to use the 4 7 8 sleep method to fall asleep fast and ease nighttime anxiety
By Claire Davies published
The 4 7 8 sleep method involves a simple breathing technique that's surprisingly effective against anxiety, stress and bedtime worries.
I’m a sleep coach — 5 ways your naps are stopping you sleeping through the night
By Claire Davies published
I've been taking a daily nap for over 18 months and still enjoy quality sleep at night. Here's what to do and what to avoid when napping in the day...
Do you really need a mattress or is sleeping on the floor better for you?
By Claire Davies published
Tempted to sleep on the floor and ditch your mattress and pillows? Read this before making a decision.
How to use the Military Sleep Method to fall asleep fast at night
By Claire Davies published
How to use the two-minute Military Sleep Method to fall asleep fast and quieten a racing mind before bed.
I’m a sleep coach — 3 nighttime routine mistakes that stop you from falling asleep fast
By Claire Davies published
I’m a Certified Sleep Science Coach and these nighttime routine mistakes will stop you from falling asleep fast and sleeping through the night.
I’m a mattress tester — get $500 off the No 1 Saatva bed I recommend to all sleepers
By Claire Davies published
You can save $500 on Saatva’s best hybrid innerspring mattress in this weekend’s sales — here’s why I’d buy it.
3 best cooling king size memory foam mattresses on sale for under $1,100 this weekend
By Claire Davies published
Our top pick of this weekend’s king size memory foam mattress sales for hot sleepers, with top-rated beds from Cocoon by Sealy, Siena Sleep and Layla.
Bear’s best-selling foam mattress drops to $511 in extended Presidents’ Day sale
By Claire Davies published
If you missed the Presidents’ Day mattress sales, this 35% discount on the Original Bear Mattress is well worth a look – it comes with up to $400 of free bedding too.
Hybrid mattresses don’t need a box spring — here’s why and what to use instead
By Claire Davies published
Do hybrid mattresses need a box spring and why? We explain everything you need to know using this popular bed base with a foam and coil mattress.
I'm a mattress expert — the No 1 mistake people make after buying a bed in a box
By Claire Davies published
Avoid leaving your mattress in its shipping box for months on end, otherwise you’ll have to replace it pretty quick. Here’s why…
Ends soon! Save $400 on a queen Saatva Classic mattress with free old bed removal
By Claire Davies published
Save $400 on the best Saatva mattress for all sleepers and get free old mattress and bed removal thrown in.
I’m a mattress tester — 3 things I do before sleeping in a hotel bed
By Claire Davies published
Three steps to getting a good (and hygienic) night's sleep on a hotel mattress.
Presidents' Day mattress sales 2024 — best deals still available
By Louis Ramirez last updated
Presidents' Day mattress sales are still live, with hundreds of dollars to be saved on Saatva, DreamCloud, Sleep Number and more.
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